Hugh, Find a bear. Shoot the bear. Skin the bear. Cook the bear. Eat the bear. Wear the bear. Plenty warm!
Sleeping bag: the first step is to sleep in the clothes you have if you get cold. That can give you an extra 20+ degrees and you're carrying them anyway. Still need more, look into the vapor barriers (Riv's looks good). Also, be sure to fluff your sleeping bag as soon as you make camp, so it has time to achieve maximum loft, and give it time to dry in the morning before packing it if at all possible (we let off a lot of moisture at night, as your tent walls will attest when it gets cold enough). Failing that, go by the Rabobank, follow the instructions found in their name, and buy a Feathered Friends bag. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 3:55:41 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > I suppose I should have clarified that the jacket would be worn around the > camp site exclusively post ride...I usually don't need many layers here in > SoCal while riding but once I stop moving I cool down quickly ( as in the > case of the last ride at 6200' approximate elevation), I would never > consider riding with down for the previously mentioned reasons. I'm not too > concerned with getting the jacket wet as if I thought there was a chance of > precipitation I would bring my shell jacket and wear it over the other > jacket if necessary. > > I apologize for not being more definitive in my questions. So far have > benefited from the collective wisdom that have responded...please continue > as I have not made a choice yet. > > Let me add to the post, I have a Down Kelty sleeping bag rated from mid > 30's or 40's ??? has anyone experience with liners that increase warmth > slightly say 5 to 10 degrees? I thought rather then purchase another bag I > could go this way, liner used in the Summer alone, Fall, Winter & Spring > for extra warmth with down bag. > > > > Best, > > > ~Hugh > > > On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 8:21 PM, hsmitham <hughs...@gmail.com<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> Need the collective wisdom of the Bunch here. >> >> Need to update my S240 wardrobe as I plan on doing more high altitude >> camping...which of these do I go with? >> >> This one is PrimaLoft synthetic insulation but apparently doesn't lose >> insulation capability even when wet and dries quickly. >> >> >> http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/76777?page=ascent-packaway-jacket&nav=p1d-hp# >> >> >> Next is this Down coat which has a water repellant treatment. >> >> http://www.rei.com/product/853044/marmot-ajax-down-jacket-mens >> >> For me the variables are packs small, very good insulating (I get cold >> real easy) capability, and budget you'll notice that both of these are not >> too expensive, the PrimaLoft the least of the two. Thanks for looking and >> helping a chilly Brother. >> >> ~Hugh >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/RIC_B9N2rQ4/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com<javascript:> >> . >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
